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PY56 JVJ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,458 mi
Last recorded67,458 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 JVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 67,458 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre over ten years olod

Pass 12 Mar 2024 64,054 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly uneven wear

Pass 30 Mar 2023 62,287 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 62,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 60,704 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,469 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is feathered

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 59,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is feathered

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,487 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,478 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,167 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 53,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,401 miles

rear brake pads about 80% worn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,743 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,984 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,392 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,340 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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PY56 JVJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY56 JVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PY56 JVJ registered?

PY56 JVJ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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The MOT history for PY56 JVJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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